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How to get fromPeebles to Kirkwallby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Peebles to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scout Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEDI - KOI
    4h 46m
    £156–398

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeentrainEdinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    12h 53m
    £33–128

  3. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetbusE9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    13h 49m

  4. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scout Hall to Surgeons' Hallbus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeGLA - KOI
    5h 44m
    £233–553

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    14h 25m
    £57–106

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Peebles, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Peebles to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh, Bus Station, walk to St Andrew Square, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scout Hall to Ferry Terminal via Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 12h 53m.

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